This 1965 recording by The Beatles was definitely a flashpoint in their career. The lyrics become a bit more introspective and the music becomes a bit more experimental. This album was definitely a shadow of things to come. (Sgt. Pepper is still two years away, but the cultivation of the mindset that was to become that psychedelic masterpiece were being sown.)
Although the album is chock full of the well-known hits such as Nowhere Man, Michelle and Drive My Car. It is some of the lesser-known tracks (if that's possible at this point) such as Wait, I'm Looking Through You and The Word that are stand-out tracks for me as well as George's harmony-laden If I Needed Someone. Personally, I don't think The Beatles ever released another album that had as many beautifully-penned ballads such as Michelle, Girl, In My Life and Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).
This album gets five-stars from the Rolling Stone Album Guide and deservedly so. It is truly one of my faves by the Fabs.
The Beatles' 1965 classic: Rubber Soul
This is my first selection since Shane and Henry joined the Classic Album Discussions, so I figured I'd better make it a good one.
The addition of these two fine gents has made this segment all that much more enjoyable for me. Thanks to both for joining in.
Although the album is chock full of the well-known hits such as Nowhere Man, Michelle and Drive My Car. It is some of the lesser-known tracks (if that's possible at this point) such as Wait, I'm Looking Through You and The Word that are stand-out tracks for me as well as George's harmony-laden If I Needed Someone. Personally, I don't think The Beatles ever released another album that had as many beautifully-penned ballads such as Michelle, Girl, In My Life and Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).
This album gets five-stars from the Rolling Stone Album Guide and deservedly so. It is truly one of my faves by the Fabs.
The Beatles' 1965 classic: Rubber Soul
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This is my first selection since Shane and Henry joined the Classic Album Discussions, so I figured I'd better make it a good one.
The addition of these two fine gents has made this segment all that much more enjoyable for me. Thanks to both for joining in.
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